Suni Hunting

Suni antelope are usually taken as the opportunity arises while hunting something else.

When in danger, the suni freezes, remaining hidden until the threat is nearly on top of them, at which point it leaps up and dodges around bushes and shrubs, quickly vanishing into the undergrowth.

Suni Trophy Minimums

Neotragus moschatus moschatus (East African Suni)
RW Minimum RW Record RW Measurement Method SCI Minimum SCI Record SCI Measurement Method
21/8" 4" 7 6" 86/16" 1
Neotragus moschatus livingstonianus (Livingstone's Suni)
RW Minimum RW Record RW Measurement Method SCI Minimum SCI Record SCI Measurement Method
3" 51/4" 7 9" 1112/16" 1

Suni Facts

Habitat and Requirements

  • They typically inhabit dry areas with thick undergrowth.
  • This tiny antelope has retiring habits and are not often seen, feeding primarily at night.

Social Structure

  • Suni live as monogamous pairs.

Gestation Period

  • After a gestation period of 6 months, one offspring is usually born.

Suni Gender Identification

  • Only males have the wideset, black-coloured horns which are ridged for most of their length, slanting back in line with the face.
  • Females are slightly larger in the body than males.

Suni Hunting Methods

  • Walking and stalking in the likely habitat at dusk or early morning.

A Good Suni Trophy

  • Look for solid bases and good horn length.

Suni Hunting Shot Placement

Suni Pictures

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